Terre des Dames is run by Lidewij Van Wilgen, originally from Amsterdam, but owner/winemaker since 20 years. She studied  viticulture and oenology in France.

“When I arrived here in 2002, I was touched, overwhelmed almost, to suddenly have the responsibility for so much land.

Now I know that each plot has its own personality, its own strengths and weaknesses.

It has become, for me, the most engaging place in the world.”

Today, Terre des Dames is a reputed winery, still run by Lidewij,together with a small, dedicated team : Jean-François and Loïc for the vineyards, Martine for book-keeping, Alix as consulting oenologist (Groupe ICV). 

For the harvest, there is always the support of her daughters and a team of seasonal workers.